

Australian Politics
The Guardian
Guardian Australia's political editor Tom McIlroy and team at Parliament House examine what’s happening in Australian politics and why it matters to you
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Feb 25, 2022 • 35min
Wages, inflation and cost of living: crucial issues ahead of Australia’s election
Katharine Murphy speaks to economics writers Shane Wright and Greg Jericho to discuss the state of Australia’s economy, the upcoming federal budget and the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Feb 24, 2022 • 38min
Essential poll analysis: Coalition’s national security scare campaign may have backfired
Katharine Murphy analyses the Guardian Essential poll with Essential’s executive director Peter Lewis. They examine how people have reacted to the last two weeks of national security coverage and what this tells us about how voters scrutinise political messages.

Feb 18, 2022 • 33min
‘Wild and ruthless’: Katharine Murphy on surprise rebellion and familiar tactics
Katharine Murphy discusses with Jane Lee the drama of the federal parliament’s first sitting fortnight – from the failed Religious Discrimination Bill to attacks on Labor on national security – as both major parties count down the days till the election is called.

Feb 11, 2022 • 36min
Sex discrimination commissioner Kate Jenkins on a turning point in Australian politics
Katharine Murphy speaks to Jenkins about the parliamentary response to her inquiry and what needs to practically change to make a difference in Australia

Feb 9, 2022 • 52min
An increasingly tough election for Labor to win
Katharine Murphy analyses the Guardian Essential poll with Peter Lewis, the executive director of Essential. They’re both interviewed by Ebony Bennett, deputy director of The Australia Institute, about the week in politics and why voters are less critical of the Coalition’s handling of the pandemic even as the prime minister, Scott Morrison, continues to face criticism Katharine Murphy on why the 2022 Australian election is tougher for Scott Morrison – video Guardian Essential poll: voter anger cooling at Morrison government handling of pandemic

Feb 4, 2022 • 41min
Your questions answered by the Guardian’s Canberra bureau
Katharine Murphy and Guardian Australia’s team of political reporters look at the year to come in politics. What seats could the Coalition lose this election, why would someone leak text messages from Gladys Berejiklian, and who is behind big political donations?

Dec 17, 2021 • 28min
Simon Birmingham on the budget forecast, economic recovery and the Jenkins review
Katharine Murphy speaks to finance minister Simon Birmingham about the mid-year budget update, jobs and wage growth, and how the Coalition is responding to the Jenkins review into commonwealth parliamentary workplaces

Dec 10, 2021 • 46min
The year in politics with the Guardian’s Canberra bureau
Katharine Murphy and Guardian Australia’s team of political reporters answer your most burning political questions. What lies ahead for Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese in an election year? What would a federal integrity commission look like? Will Australia go to war against China? The team also share some of their highs and lows from the year in politics

Dec 3, 2021 • 38min
Peter Lewis on polling in the lead-up to an election year
Katharine Murphy speaks to the executive director of Essential about how Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese are polling post-Covid lockdowns and the sexual harassment allegations in Parliament House

Nov 26, 2021 • 38min
Jim Chalmers on Labor’s plan for Australia’s economy
Katharine Murphy speaks to the federal shadow treasurer about the ALP’s economic and climate policy ahead of an election year


